Country parks · London
Kenley Common
In or near Whyteleafe.
Kenley Common is a country park in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whyteleafe · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Kenley Common, the nearest railway station is Whyteleafe, which is 0.7 km away. Entry to the park is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CR3 0DH.
About
Kenley Common is a place of interest in London. The site is part of the SOUTH LONDON DOWNS National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Croydon South parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Whyteleafe, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area CR3.
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOUTH LONDON DOWNS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kenley Common is a country park located in the London region, specifically within the unparished area of Croydon (postcode CR3). It is designated as a National Nature Reserve within the South London Downs, offering a range of natural habitats and landscapes.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3108, -0.0913
- District
- Croydon
- Parish
- Croydon, unparished area
- Postcode
- CR3 0DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Croydon South
- Nearest railway station
- Whyteleafe — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q115697898 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kenley Common (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Kenley Common - geograph.org.uk - 1767250.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kenley Common?
- Kenley Common is in London, United Kingdom (postcode CR3 0DH), in the parish of Croydon, unparished area.
- What is Kenley Common?
- Kenley Common is a country park in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kenley Common?
- The nearest railway station is Whyteleafe, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CR3 0DH.
- Is Kenley Common a protected site?
- Yes — Kenley Common is part of the SOUTH LONDON DOWNS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Kenley Common free to visit?
- Yes, Kenley Common is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kenley Common?
- The nearest railway station is Whyteleafe, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CR3 0DH.